Florence Airport Guide (FLR) 2026

The basics

Firenze Peretola (FLR) is Florence's city airport. Small runway limits it to shorter European routes (Vueling, easyJet, ITA Airways). 5km northwest of the historic center. Tiny terminal — don't expect facilities beyond the basics.

Getting to Florence

T2 Tram (VACS): €1.70, 20 minutes to Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia (near Santa Maria Novella station). The tram extension opened 2024 — game changer. Every 5-7 min. The cheapest and most convenient option by far.

Volainbus shuttle: €6, 20-25 min to Santa Maria Novella station. Now mostly obsolete since the tram opened.

Taxi: €22-25 fixed rate to center. 15-20 min.

FLR vs Pisa (PSA)

Florence airport is infinitely more convenient (€1.70 tram vs €14 train+monorail from Pisa). But Pisa has more budget routes and often cheaper flights. If the FLR flight is within €30 of the PSA flight, take Florence. The time and hassle savings are worth it.

💡 The T2 tram makes Florence airport the best small-city airport connection in Italy. €1.70, 20 min, every 5 minutes, direct to the train station area. Buy a ticket at the machine on the platform. Validate on board.

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